| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4222492 | Clinical Imaging | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine the utility of routine transperineal transition zone (TZ) biopsies.Materials and MethodsA total of 1028 consecutive patients underwent transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsies for the first time. Sextant biopsies and additional two-core TZ biopsies were performed.ResultsProstate cancer detection rate was increased by sampling two additional cores from TZ.ConclusionsTransition zone biopsies might be reserved to improve the detection rate of prostate cancer in transperineal biopsy protocol.
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Authors
Zhu Yunkai, Chen Yaqing, Wang Ren, Zhou Yongchang,